Grant Bradburn quits Pakistan Cricket Board, joins county workforce Glamorgan as head coach

Grant Bradburn has left his position with the Pakistan Cricket Board to change into head coach of Welsh county facet Glamorgan.

Bradburn has held senior roles with the PCB since 2018 and was appointed Pakistan’s head coach final 12 months, however the cricket board overhauled the nationwide workforce’s teaching setup following the 50-over World Cup in India.

Team Director Mickey Arthur and Bradburn had been each requested to work on the National Cricket Academy in Lahore as an alternative of accompanying the workforce for the Test collection in Australia, with Mohammad Hafeez being appointed because the workforce director.

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“Time to close the amazing chapter that has been Pakistan cricket,” Bradburn wrote on X, previously generally known as Twitter, on Monday. “Three roles over five years, I am proud of what’s been achieved and grateful to have worked with so many outstanding players, coaches and staff.”

Bradburn had changed Saqlain Mushtaq as the top coach however had come below scrutiny following Pakistan’s efficiency in white-ball cricket below the New Zealander. Pakistan didn’t qualify for the ultimate of the Asia Cup and didn’t attain the semifinals of the World Cup.

Glamorgan mentioned Bradburn will be part of the Welsh county workforce subsequent month as head coach on a three-year contract.

“To have the opportunity to coach Glamorgan is a huge honor and a privilege,” Bradburn mentioned. “I’m not taking this role expecting just to compete in the County Championship. I will bring a desire for Glamorgan to be contenders in all formats and am looking forward to meeting everyone at the club soon.”